Stephanie Del Rosario
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 680 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO53plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Stephanie's actions
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Stephanie Del Rosario 7/25/2022 4:57 PMI like using white vinegar as an overall natural cleaner around the apartment. I use it on the coffee maker, countertops, and floors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Ditch Dryer SheetsOften, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
Stephanie Del Rosario 7/22/2022 10:48 AMWe finally finished our box of dryer sheets and so I've moved on to wool dryer balls. They reduce waste and are a natural way to dry loads. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Stephanie Del Rosario 7/22/2022 10:45 AMWe enjoy eating fruit after a meal. We like to visit farmers' markets and buy whatever is in season. Right now, we've been enjoying stone fruits like peaches and cherries. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Reusable Food StorageHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Stephanie Del Rosario 7/22/2022 10:41 AMI've loved using my glass bento containers lately for lunches! I can pack different goodies like salads and sandwiches in the same box. -
Stephanie Del Rosario 6/29/2022 4:37 PMWe're just a few days away! Let's do this :)